By Khemetic Nation News Network | Technology Desk | October 20, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal civilian agencies to exclude products and services developed by China-based DeepSeek from procurement and remove DeepSeek products from agency information-technology systems. The notice was published in the Federal Register Tuesday.
Scope of the order
The order also covers third-party products and services developed using DeepSeek implementations. It applies to federal civilian executive-branch systems and purchasing. It is not a general prohibition on private individuals or companies in the United States using the technology.
DHS said the order followed review by the Federal Acquisition Security Council. The notice cites the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act as legal authority. Agencies and contractors will need to interpret the order’s requirements for their systems and procurement processes.
Security and governance
The government’s action reflects a supply-chain security decision. It does not, by itself, establish that a specific breach occurred. The public notice explains the action and scope; agencies’ implementation details will determine how quickly affected software is identified and removed.
Primary source: Federal Register notice 2026-21447. Image is an illustrative technology image, not a DHS system.
